PATS
PATS (Pet & Aquatic Trade Show) is the UK’s leading trade exhibition for pet industry professionals, bringing together retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers from across the sector. Pet Gazette provides in-depth coverage of both the Sandown and Telford shows — including exhibitor highlights, product launches, networking opportunities, and trend insights. We report on how brands position themselves to trade buyers, new-to-market innovations, and strategic announcements made at the event. This tag is essential reading for pet businesses looking to stay connected to the UK’s core B2B pet trade showcase.
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Mar- 2018 -22 MarchEvents
Nominations wanted for PetQuip Awards
The PetQuip Association is also asking the industry for nominations for retailers or suppliers who in the opinion of the nominee deserve to be winners. The PetQuip Awards will take place on the first evening of PATS Telford at a gala dinner and party on Sunday 23 September 2018. The categories for…
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21 MarchCompany Profile
Company Profile: Dorwest Herbs
Founded in 1948, family-run company Dorwest Herbs produces the only herbal medicines authorised by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. With a passion for keeping pets in tip-top health, the manufacturer supplies the pet sector with dietary supplements and homeopathic products. This year, Dorwest is celebrating 70 years in business, with brand…
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16 MarchIndustry News
Arden Grange skips PATS Sandown
Arden Grange has announced they will not be attending PATS Sandown in 2018. The family-owned pet food company has attended the trade show regularly for many years. They have said that increasingly pet trade wholesalers are organising their own tradeshows days for retail customers, which Arden Grange attends. The company…
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13 MarchEvents
PIF’s Business Lounge at PATS to provide advice to pet businesses
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) will be hosting a Business Lounge at PATS Sandown from Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 21 March, from where visitors will be able to speak to PIF staff about how its membership benefits can help pet businesses grow and thrive in an ever-changing pet market. Situated…
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Feb- 2018 -28 FebruaryEvents
PetSafe launches new toys at Pats
PetSafe Brand will be introducing two additions to its toy range for cats and dogs at Pats Sandown– the PetSafe Grip ‘n Tug and the FroliCat Fox Den Automatic Cat Teaser. Show attendees will be able to learn more about the new toys on Stand G1 as well as view…
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Jan- 2018 -26 JanuaryIndustry News
Scruffs has success in Paris
Manchester-based luxury pet bedding manufacturers Scruffs have reported an insightful and successful debut exhibition at Paris’ ExpoZoo this January. Scruffs used the first major trade event of 2018 to demonstrate their POS and retailer support schemes, combined with new product ranges and a selection of best-sellers from across the product…
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2 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
PetQuip secures government funding for exhibitions
The PetQuip export association has been successful in the Government’s latest Tradeshow Access Programme bidding round in securing cash grants for three major international pet product trade exhibitions in 2018-19. The funding is available to eligible SMEs under the DIT’s Tradeshow Access Programme and will enable British companies to exhibit…
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Dec- 2017 -7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
PIF award winners announced
The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards were announced at an awards dinner held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel. The event was organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), which this year celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a special birthday themed awards dinner. The PIF awards recognise entrepreneurial talent, commercial acumen and quality…
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Oct- 2017 -16 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shortlist announced for PIF awards
The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…
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Sep- 2017 -29 SeptemberIndustry News
Group55 celebrates award win
Group55, the company behind Animology, have added to its growing list of product awards by winning the ‘Best New Grooming Product’ award at PATS Telford 2017. Animology Feline Fresh cat wipes, the newest addition to the company’s cat grooming range, picked up the award with judges commenting: “This product fills…
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